Former NASCAR driver Matt Tifft bought and rebuilt Mansfield Speedway, gates open May 2 for a Comeback Classic that mixes racing, concerts and family events.

Cleveland held on for a 142-126 win in Memphis even as the Grizzlies tied the NBA record with 29 made three-pointers, leaving questions about the Cavs’ perimeter defense.

The Cavs clinched first‑round home‑court advantage and will open the series at Rocket Arena on April 8 after Atlanta’s loss locked up the matchup. Ticket and schedule details inside.

José Ramírez played his 1,620th game on April 6, 2026, passing Terry Turner’s 108-year-old mark to become the Guardians’ all-time games leader. The club honored him with a scoreboard tribute at Progressive Field.

MLB is centralizing local TV rights and the founder of SportsTime Ohio warns the move could undercut Cleveland’s local coverage and broadcasters. The changes will reshape how Guardians games reach fans this season.

Liron Fanan became the first woman to win NBA G League Basketball Executive of the Year after leading the Cleveland Charge to a 23-13 season. The honor arrives as the Charge open the playoffs April 1 at Public Hall.

Progressive Field's multi‑year makeover now reads like a finished stadium, with new seats, beer halls and clubs reshaping the fan experience.

Owner Jimmy Haslam’s off‑the‑cuff praise and Mary Kay Cabot’s podcast comments have vaulted Deshaun Watson back into the Browns’ QB mix as spring workouts begin.

Joey Browner, a six-time Pro Bowler and Vikings Ring of Honor safety, has died at 65. The team and fans are remembering his forceful play and leadership.

Rookie Chase DeLauter hit a 10th‑inning opposite‑field two‑run homer — his fourth in three games — giving the Guardians a 6‑5 win and sparking a locker‑room 'knighting' celebration.

A revamped 26.2-mile Cleveland Marathon course will start and finish at Mall B and steer runners past Lake Erie, Public Square and Playhouse Square ahead of the May 16 17 weekend.

Dean Wade rolled his ankle in pregame warmups and Jarrett Allen remains out, exposing a Cleveland roster short on frontcourt size and switchable defense with the playoffs approaching.

A new Cleveland pro club unveiled a downtown stadium and brand while Lorain County Leviathan landed a partnership with Scotland’s Inverness. Both moves aim to raise the region’s soccer profile.